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Tap into aromatherapy

"Certain essential oils, such as bergamot, lavender, and linalool, have properties similar to opioid pain medications," says researcher Shaheen Lahkan, MD, PhD, the chief of pain management at Carillion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia. "These aromatherapy chemicals can modulate neurotransmitters in your brain to produce a state of reduced pain perception." Talk to your physician or a certified aromatherapist for advice on what scents and uses would be best for your ailments.